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    Advice regarding simple 2nd audio system based on turntable

    A friend of mine is looking to put together a 2nd audio system based on a Pro-Ject RPM 5.1 turntable he already owns. I think he has an Garrott K3 MM cartridge on it. The space he wants to use it in is a combined living-dining-kitchen area that opens out onto a rear entertainment deck via...
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    Feel good news: Positive results from learning music in school

    Primary (elementary) schools in Western Australia are showing improved student outcomes after introducing a classical music education program based on El Sistema. "A music program that pairs children from disadvantaged areas with classical musicians from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra...
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    Music for restaurants (and other shared/public spaces)

    Ryuichi Sakamoto was so turned off by the BGM at his favourite restaurant that he asked the chef if he could create a new playlist to improve the dining experience. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/23/dining/restaurant-music-playlists-ryuichi-sakamoto.html I know that this is all a matter of...
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    New cassette player matches high-res audio

    Found this via the Steve Hoffman forums. But is it MQA certified? http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004328156 Update: Well, the article has been re/moved but here are a couple of other pics and an Amazon link. Seems it uses an "up-convert function" that creates harmonics (aural exciter?)...
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